Opening times
The fair will open each day at 9:00.
| Thursday 25 April | Friday 26 April |
|---|---|
| 9:00 Opening of the science fair | 9:00 Opening of the science fair |
| 16:00 Last entrance | 15:00 Last entrance |
| 17:30 Closing of the exhibition | 16:00 Closing of the exhibition |
Venue, accessibility and how to get there
The event will take place at The Egg, a spacious venue close to the South Station of Brussels.
The venue is accessible for visitors with disabilities.
You can reach the venue easily by public transport.
Use the STIB/MIVB planner to plan your trip by metro, bus or tramway.
Use the Belgian Railway Company SNCB/NMBS planner to plan your trip by train.
- Metro lines 2, 3, 4 and 6: the closest station is Brussels South Station/Bruxelles-Midi/Zuidstation
It is 15-minute walking distance from the venue - Tram 81: the closest stop is Avenue du Roi/Koningslaan
- Bus 73 and 78: the closest stops are
- Deux Gares/Twee Stations
- Veterinaires/Veeartsen
- Private bus: a parking area is available next to the venue if you hire your own bus
Please contact the organisers info-siw@vo-europe.eu to make sure that a parking spot is available - Train: the closest train station is Brussels South/Bruxelles-Midi/Zuidstation
national and regional trains
Registration
The participation to the event is open to everyone and free of charge. If you are an individual or a family, you do not need to register and can simply come to the science fair. But registration is mandatory for schools and big groups (15 people or more).
If you are a school teacher or staff member and wish to attend with your pupils, please register as soon as possible and select one of the available time slots.
During registration, you will also be able to request a free lunch for your pupils, a bus transfer from your school and places in our science shows – all pending availability. For more information, see below.
Should you experience any problems during the registration or if you have any questions simply contact info-siw@vo-europe.eu.
Meals and picnic
The organisers can arrange a free lunch for school classes upon request. This can be requested during registration but availability is limited. This service aims to make the event accessible to all. Please request it only if necessary.
If you indicated that you would like to book lunch for your class, our team will reach out to you shortly to confirm whether this is possible and plan the next steps.
A dedicated picnic area (indoors, heated) is available for schools at the event venue. This space is open to all and can also be used by school classes/ visitors who bring a packed lunch. Water fountains will also be available throughout the science fair.
Bus shuttle for schools
Free bus shuttles can be arranged for school classes, but availability is limited. Priority is given to school classes with young children or groups from far away. We encourage schools based in Brussels to attend by public transport.
If you indicated that you would like to book a school bus, our team will reach out to you shortly to confirm whether this is possible and plan the next steps.
Questions and special requests
Please feel free to contact info-siw@vo-europe.eu or call the phone number +32 478 79 45 92 (line available in English, Dutch and French) if you have any questions.